According to a tweet posted by clashreport, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz publicly criticized the sanctions waivers against Russia as a "huge mistake," arguing that the move only benefits Putin. In response, Rubio pointed out that these sanctions are not aimed solely at Russia, but also include tariff measures targeting multiple countries or sectors.
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2026-10-18 00:43 · Q: On the sanctions waivers on Russia, Senator Ted Cruz today called it a big mistake that only serves to benefit Putin. I'm wondering what your response is to that. Rubio: The problem is these sancti…
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2026-10-18 03:54 · 美国国务卿马可·鲁比奥为俄罗斯柴油豁免辩护，称相关柴油无论如何都会进入全球市场，区别只在于美国能获得多少。 https://t.co/8cjkneeYDi
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Senator Cruz Criticizes Sanctions Waivers for Russia, Rubio Responds
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